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Yorktown students walking in the hallway
What Are Hall Roamers Up To?
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
DRIP/OR/DROWN/2024!
DRIP/OR/DROWN/2024!
Maceo Carter-Ways Jr. and Captain posed in front of our schools cafeteria.
The Inaugural Security Guard Olympics Take Place At Yorktown High School
Yorktown students walking in the hallway
What Are Hall Roamers Up To?
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
DRIP/OR/DROWN/2024!
DRIP/OR/DROWN/2024!
Maceo Carter-Ways Jr. and Captain posed in front of our schools cafeteria.
The Inaugural Security Guard Olympics Take Place At Yorktown High School
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2023 + Graduation Gallery
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2023 + Graduation Gallery
What’s up with our bathrooms?
What’s up with our bathrooms?
APS Looks To Adapt To The Changing Landscape Of Substance Abuse
APS Looks To Adapt To The Changing Landscape Of Substance Abuse
View from the North Ridge Trail at Sky Meadows State Park
Kickstart the Summer With Some of These Local Hikes
Yannick Tanda: Collecting Computers For Those In Need
Yannick Tanda: Collecting Computers For Those In Need
Yorktown students walking in the hallway
What Are Hall Roamers Up To?
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
DRIP/OR/DROWN/2024!
DRIP/OR/DROWN/2024!
Maceo Carter-Ways Jr. and Captain posed in front of our schools cafeteria.
The Inaugural Security Guard Olympics Take Place At Yorktown High School
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
One Day More! A Preview of Yorktown Theatres Les Miserables
One Day More! A Preview of Yorktown Theatre’s Les Miserables
Where You Go After High School Is Not Who You Are
Where You Go After High School Is Not Who You Are
The School Gardens: Who works them?
The School Gardens: Who works them?
One Day More! A Preview of Yorktown Theatres Les Miserables
One Day More! A Preview of Yorktown Theatre’s Les Miserables
Empty Seats: Understanding AP Seminar’s Dropout Rates
Empty Seats: Understanding AP Seminar’s Dropout Rates
Cheryl Stotler accompanied by her dog in a park.
Yorktown honors retiring assistant activities director Cheryl Stotler
Screen of Predraft.ai generating essay.
With AI Plagiarism on the Rise, APS is Trying to Keep up.
Our schools paper towels are restricted to storage rooms
The Custodians are Throwing in the Towel (Again)
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
Cups and Consumerism - Behind The New Stanley Trend
Cups and Consumerism – Behind The New Stanley Trend
Where You Go After High School Is Not Who You Are
Where You Go After High School Is Not Who You Are
The School Gardens: Who works them?
The School Gardens: Who works them?
3rd Quarter Blues
3rd Quarter Blues
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
Nats Show Promise for 2024 After Three Year Slump
Nats Show Promise for 2024 After Three Year Slump
Yorktowns weight room hosts a weightlifting intramural
Intramurals Bring All Sorts of Spring Sports to Yorktown
Capital One Arena in November 2023
Urban Exit: The Plan to Move the Capitals and Wizards
Jose Breton for AP Photo
Europe’s Top Clubs Go Head To Head: Champion’s League Returns
A Comprehensive Review Of Our Local Libraries
A Comprehensive Review Of Our Local Libraries
A Student’s Complete Guide to Prom Shopping in VA
A Student’s Complete Guide to Prom Shopping in VA
Need a Late Pass? Ask Campana and Perez
Need a Late Pass? Ask Campana and Perez
The Yorktown Vegetarian Lunch Dilemma
The Yorktown Vegetarian Lunch Dilemma
Donate, Resell and Mend for a Fresh Start
Donate, Resell and Mend for a Fresh Start
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2023 + Graduation Gallery
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2023 + Graduation Gallery
Prom Gallery 2023
Prom Gallery 2023
Mens Basketball Gallery YHS V. WL
Men’s Basketball Gallery YHS V. WL
Hockey Gallery YHS V. Battlefield
Hockey Gallery YHS V. Battlefield
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Homecoming Pep Rally Photo Gallery
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USA Womens Soccer team

Sticking Together on the Field and in Court

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 9, 2019
Mrs. Holland has a nutritious lunch every day.

Fuel for the Day – Culinary Corner, Lunch Edition

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 5, 2019
Jussie Smollett faked a hate crime in February.

The Implications of Faking a Hate Crime

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 3, 2019
Many people have participated in the Bird Box Challenge.

Bird Box Review

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 15, 2019
Congresswomen in white at the State of the Union

A Call for Bipartisanship

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 15, 2019
Winter Olympics rings 2018, Pyeong Chang

That Happened in 2018?

Nina Rutzen, Reporter
December 17, 2018
The 2018 Midterms: Rewriting History

The 2018 Midterms: Rewriting History

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 26, 2018
Washington-Lee logo featured in the school

Washington-Lee No More?

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 14, 2018

Person to Know: Beyla Richman

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 15, 2018
UGGs are not in style for the year of 2018.

In and Out

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2017
Junior Gabrielle Sorresso was voted nicest person in the telephone trail

Talk About a Telephone Trail

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 24, 2017
Students wear a mix of shorts, jeans and long sleeves to handle the different temperatures in school

The #Changeisreal at Yorktown

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 24, 2017
Students from every grade went to see the presentation on child sexual abuse

Child Sexual Assault

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 24, 2017
Elizabeth Powers shows off her photography skills

Artist of the Day

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 24, 2017
President Trump has been working a lot since his inauguration

Under a Rock: Has America Hit the Wall with Trump’s Policies?

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 14, 2017
Valentines Day is a good time to treat yourself to movies and chocolate

In Case Cupid’s Arrow Missed You

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 14, 2017
Nick Viall searches for love on this season of the Bachelor

Always the Runner-Up, Never the Bachelor (Until Now)

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 2, 2017
2016 had a lot of positive events to balance out the bad ones

Underneath: Good Things in 2016

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
January 23, 2017
The Obama family became very popular during the Obama administration

Yes, We Did

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
January 19, 2017
The Star Wars franchise is popular with all age groups

The Future of Star Wars and Computer Generated Imagery

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
January 19, 2017
Some houses have decorations for different holidays

Chrism-ukkah

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2016
It isnt uncommon to see people holding hands around school during the holiday season

The Cuffing Season

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 20, 2016
Clubs around the school are helping charities by doing clothing drives and bake sales

Volunteer and Spread Holiday Cheer

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 20, 2016
Flyers were put up around the school to interest people in this unique event

Undocumented is Still American

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 16, 2016
Sophomore Jordii Yee has made a huge impact on the Yorktown community

Getting To Know Jordii Yee

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 17, 2016
Will Waddell ran in the 41st Marine Corps Marathon

Athlete of the Month: Will Waddell

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 17, 2016
Arlington was voted the best place to live in America

The Best Place to Live

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 15, 2016
A Yorktown Young Democrats member stands in front of a picture of Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump

Mom and Dad: I Just Turned the House Purple

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 18, 2016
The coming of Fall means tons of cool possibilities

Falling Into Fall

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 14, 2016
Junior Minh Truong is one person you want to get to know

Getting To Know Minh

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 13, 2016
The last first day can be hard for seniors to deal with.

First Day Tastes A Little Bittersweet

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
September 17, 2016
Airport security can be a hassle

TSA: A Necessary Inconvenience

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 17, 2016
Men fight for JoJos heart on reality television

JoJo: Bachelor Nation’s Newest Sensation

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 17, 2016
The Things They Carried by Tim OBrien

Carry This Novel Everywhere You Go

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 17, 2016
Students find it hard to pull themselves away from their phones

The Cell Phone Plague and How to Beat It

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 26, 2016
Americanah follows the journey of an African immigrant to America

One Novel, Multiple Stories

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 26, 2016
The social and political turmoil in Brazil has caused many athletes to reconsider entering the 2016 Olympics

Rio 2016 Olympics: Do the Games Cost More Than They Are Worth?

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 26, 2016
Junior Georgie Greenhaus receiving her Artist of the Month Award

Filling Negative Space With Creativity: Artist of the Month

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 24, 2016
Senior Emily Villatoro receiving her award

Seeing The World With Bright Colors: Artist of the Month

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 24, 2016
Make sure to give your Mom flowers this Mothers Day

Making Memories with Moms

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 29, 2016
Juniors Chandler Sensibaugh (left) and Bryanna Lansing (front center left) accepting the award of Artist of the Month

Artist of the Month: Chandler Sensibaugh and Bryanna Lansing

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 29, 2016
The Book Thief is a must read that takes place in Nazi Germany

This Book Steals Your Time and Tears

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 28, 2016

The Petition Heard Around the County

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 28, 2016

Under a Rock: Whales Playing Soccer in Cuba

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 28, 2016
AP European History teacher Thomas Lenihan on one of his many exotic trips.

Culture to Classroom: Thomas Lenihan Brings Travels to Curriculum

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 28, 2016

Horror in Novel is Reality of American Life

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 18, 2016
Conor McGregor fan, senior Chris Radke

The Notorious

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 18, 2016
Art teacher Virginia Teaford (left) and Artist of the Month junior Alaxira Huon-Dumentat (center)

Artist of the Month: Going Mad Over This New Artist

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 18, 2016
Harper Lees novel is still used in high schools today to teach students about racism in America

Remembering Harper Lee and Her Novel

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 18, 2016
Freshman and member of Best Buddies, Nina Rutzen

Spread the Word to End the Word

Nina Rutzen, Guest Writer
March 8, 2016
Cameron McCleskeys photo submission for Artist of the Month

Artist of the Month: Cameron McCleskey

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 22, 2016
The Glass Castle is a heart wrenching but uplifting book that shows the struggles and hardships of author Jeannette Walls childhood

Book Corner

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 22, 2016
The senior boat party has been a tradition for nearly 30 years

Big Boat, Even Bigger Class

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 22, 2016
Yorktown Crew rowing on the Potomac River

Boat is Life

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 3, 2016
Missoula by Jon Krakauer

Missoula Book Review

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 3, 2016
Sweet Dreams, Dreamy Puppy

Sweet Dreams, Dreamy Puppy

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 3, 2016

New Year’s Resolutions Poll

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 18, 2015
Cyber Monday allows Christmas shoppers to buy their gifts online in the comfort of their own home

A Thankful Day Yields Most Sales to Date

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 18, 2015

The Indestructible Snow Fort

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 18, 2015
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy was convicted for domestic abuse last year. The NFL only gave Hardy a four game suspension.

No More Patience For Sports

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 20, 2015
Senior Henry Burneson

The Rock That Holds This School Together

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 20, 2015
Student logging on to social media

What to Remember When You Post

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 20, 2015
Theresa Eiserman: 33 Years Of Memories and Fun

Theresa Eiserman: 33 Years Of Memories and Fun

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 10, 2015
A Word of Thanks From Seniors to Teachers

A Word of Thanks From Seniors to Teachers

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 22, 2015
Model UN is Brought to Life

Model UN is Brought to Life

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 19, 2015
Lack of Snow Days Sparks Twitter Anger

Lack of Snow Days Sparks Twitter Anger

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 27, 2015
The Blessing of a Twenty Five Minute Break

The Blessing of a Twenty Five Minute Break

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 2, 2015
The Year That Yelled Change 2014: Year in Review

The Year That Yelled Change 2014: Year in Review

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2014
Swiftly Taking Over Pop

Swiftly Taking Over Pop

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 1, 2014
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